All posts tagged: Crochet

Free Crochet Pattern: Gumball Blanket

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Gumball Crochet Blanket Pattern Dutch Translation of Pattern. Pattern Notes The blanket is made by creating the first square and then joining all subsequent squares on the final round as you go. I describe my preferred method. When the desired size is reached, the blanket is edged with one round of single crochet. Hold two strands of yarn together for a thicker blanket.

Crochet Motif: Live Oak Square

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Live Oak Square VVCAL Pages 2020 VVCAL Main Page 2018 VVCAL Main Page 2016 VVCAL Main Page Pin Me! Introduction Each of the VVCAL 2018 Squares were dedicated to a tree by one of the members of my CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook group. The Live Oak Square was named by Ashley DuVall and Glenda Ramage. Thank you both. (Ravelry Link) Materials and Measurements Yarn: Scheepjes Softfun (affiliate link) – (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic); (140m/50g) Color: If using the Warm Neutrals palette, make 5 square each of 9 colors, and 6 squares each of 3 colors, leaving the cream out for joining and border. Hook: US Size 4.5mm Size: 6 inches Key Stitch Descriptions beg beginning beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc chN chain N number of times dc double crochet lp loop MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook sc single crochet sp space (chain space) ss slip stitch st stitch yoh yarn over hook Video Instruction This video tutorial includes information on how to: Make the beg dc and join rounds …

Crochet Motif: Weeping Willow Square

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Weeping Willow Square VVCAL Pages 2020 VVCAL Main Page 2018 VVCAL Main Page 2016 VVCAL Main Page Pin Me! Introduction Each of the VVCAL 2018 Squares were dedicated to a tree by one of the members of my CypressTextiles Tree Huggers Facebook group. The Weeping Willow Square was named by Debbie Zaslona, Tamika N Shaun Simpson, Julie Goers, Juanita Carol, Tania Leis, Ashley Tavner, Lea Beaumont, Tiffany Santos, Cassandra Bibler, Donna Bird, Jane Kelly, Glenda Ramage, Georgine Frederix, and Annette Stokes. Thank you all. (Ravelry Link) Materials and Measurements Yarn: Scheepjes Softfun Denim (affiliate link) – (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic); (140m/50g); Color 2620 Hook: US Size 4.5mm Size: 6 inches Key Stitch Descriptions 2trcl 2tr cluster: * yoh 2 times, insert hook in st, yoh, pull up lp, (yoh, draw yarn through 2 lps) 2 times, rep from * 1 time, yoh, draw yarn through 3 lps beg beginning beg 2trcl beginning 2tr cluster: (beg tr, tr) in st/sp – tr counts as top of st when joining round beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc beg …

Crochet Motif: Plain Granny Square

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Plain Granny Square Introduction The humble granny square. I’ve often said it is the mashed potatoes and gravy of the crochet world. It’s the ultimate comfort crochet, and there are a zillion ways out there to make it. Here’s just one of the ways that I make mine. (Ravelry Link) Materials and Measurements Yarn: Scheepjes Softfun (affiliate link) – (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic); (140m/50g); Color 2619 Hook: US Size 4.5mm Size: 6 inches Key Stitch Descriptions beg beginning beg dc (sc, ch1) – counts as 1 dc chN chain N number of times dc double crochet MR make ring: slip knot, ch3, ss in third ch from hook sc single crochet sp space (chain space) ss slip stitch st stitch Video Instruction This video tutorial includes information on how to: Make the beg dc and join rounds neatly Weave ends as you go Charted Instruction Written Instruction Rnd 1 MR, beg dc, (ch1, 3dc) 3 times, ch1, 2dc, ss in beg dc. [12 dc, 4 sp] Rnd 2 Beg dc in sp, (ch1, 3dc in same sp, …

Modern Patchwork Blanket: Best-selling Crochet Pattern

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Hello! Today I wanted to share with you that I have recently updated my best selling crochet pattern of all time. Modern Patchwork Blanket! First, here is a photo of Modern Patchwork Blanket if you haven’t seen her before. She is a simple make with basic geometric shapes, and a super-fun granny stitch border. I chose soft colors for a baby blanket, nursery vibe. Modern Patchwork Blanket Crochet Pattern Find Modern Patchwork Blanket crochet pattern on CypressTextiles Pattern Shop // ETSY // RAVELRY // LOVECRAFTS Modern Patchwork Blanket Details Modern Patchwork Blanket is so versatile, you can think of it as a crafting adventure. Whether you create a blanket with different variations on the same square, or mix up your square patterns, this guide gives you three extremely versatile blocks to choose from. And, as long as you use squares that make 20-21 stitches per side, you can add in any square design you like! I follow hashtags: #ModernPatchworkBlanket and #CypressTextiles Yarn Information Scheepjes “Colour Crafter”(100% Premium Acrylic; 100g/300m) Yarn A: 2006 Luik x 3 Yarn B: 2019 …

Scheepjes YARN, Issue 5: WOMAN – Lotus Leaf Blanket

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Looking for something new to crochet? Scheepjes Yarns has released their latest issue of YARN bookazine, and it is so lush. Find this issue here at > WoolWarehouse < for speedy delivery. The theme for this issue is “WOMAN” and as a beautiful celebration of the pride and love that goes into being a woman. An expression of pride is present in every photograph. Take a look at the beautiful cover:

VVCAL Reboot – Vibrant Vintage Crochet Blanket 2018

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Hi, y’all! This is the page for the 2018 VVCAL reboot – Of course the CAL is long over, but all of the patterns will live forever on my website – just scroll for all the links! This pattern includes 35 unique squares, plus a few joining options, and the border. Find this entire pattern (35 squares, join, and border) in a convenient PDF – 20 pages – on Etsy – Click here! VVCAL Pages 2020 VVCAL Main Page 2018 VVCAL Main Page 2016 VVCAL Main Page Pin Me! You can also find this pattern on AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns.com. Social media note: We still use the old #VVCAL hashtag, to keep growing it. Please just use #VVCAL and/or #cypresstextiles to tag your social media WIP/FO pics.  VVCAL Reboot Quick Links Ravelry ebook – motifs link back to their blog posts. Favorite the square, add it to your Ravelry queue, leave a comment, see others’ projects, and more! Vibrant Vintage CAL (Official) Facebook Group All the CAL action! Post WIP/FO pics, ask questions, make comments, post anything VVCAL related, …

Crochet Blanket Pattern: Threaded Colors Chevron

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Hey, y’all! Just wanted to drop a quick note to tell you some great news: I have decided to slowly update my older patterns in an effort to make them clearer to understand. Over time my pattern-writing skills have definitely improved! So, one by one, I’ll be making updates on my first designs. Next on my list is the Modern Patchwork Blanket! Threaded Colors Chevron is definitely an oldie, but I think still a goodie.